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How far is Lopez, WA, from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 1244 miles / 2001 kilometers / 1081 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Lopez (LPS) is 1661 miles / 2673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 40 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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1244
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2001
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1081
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Distance from Watertown to Lopez

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Watertown to Lopez. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1243.621 miles
  • 2001.413 kilometers
  • 1080.677 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1240.183 miles
  • 1995.881 kilometers
  • 1077.690 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Watertown to Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Watertown to Lopez generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Watertown to Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

Airport information

Origin Watertown Regional Airport
City: Watertown, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATY
ICAO Code: KATY
Coordinates: 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W
Destination Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W